The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry

Sebastian Barry never disappoints. Secret Scripture is essentially about memory and what struck me as most original is the way that he makes you question your own reading. I found myself turning back to check if I was remembering accurately what I believed I had read. A lot of people talk about being disappointed with the ending of this novel but I’d say don’t let that put you off. This is one of those books that will stay with you for a long time and might even change they way you view the world. If you’ve never read Sebastian Barry, what a treat you have in store. All his books are fantastic.